Bruce Springsteen was presented with the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden at the White House today, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the U.S. government. The ceremony was also attended by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, among others.

“One of our greatest performers and storytellers, Bruce Springsteen’s music celebrates our triumphs, heals our wounds, and gives us hope, capturing the unyielding spirit of what it means to be American.”

Watch Bruce’s presentation and the full ceremony below.

Bruce Springsteen Receives National Medal of Arts

President Biden and The First Lady Host an Arts and Humanities Award Ceremony

Featured Image: Official White House photo by Adam Schultz.